XLU
ETF Utilities NYSE

Utilities Select Sector SPDR

$45.54
+0.47 (+1.04%)
Fund Overview by SPDR (State Street)

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR is the largest and cheapest utilities ETF, offering classic defensive, income-oriented exposure to S&P 500 utility companies. Utilities tend to be less volatile than the broader market and benefit from falling interest rates.

AUM$16B
Expense Ratio0.09%
Holdings31
Dividend Yield2.8%
DistributionQuarterly
BenchmarkUtilities Select Sector Index
InceptionDec 1998
ExchangeNYSE
Price Data
Open$45.29
Prev Close$45.07
Day Range$45.09 — $45.60
52W Range$37.52 — $47.80
52-Week Range
$37.52 $47.80
From 52W High
-4.7%
From 52W Low
+21.4%
Investment Calculator

See how much dividend income XLU could generate based on its current price of $45.54 and 2.8% yield. Adjust the amount to estimate your quarterly distributions.

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Shares Purchased219
Amount Invested$9,973.26
Annual Income$279.25
Monthly Income$23.27

Based on current dividend yield of 2.8%. Actual distributions may vary. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Utilities ETF Comparison
ETF Price Change Expense AUM Holdings Yield
XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR
 $45.54 +1.04% 0.09% $16B 31 2.8%
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
 $196.22 -0.04% 0.10% $6.2B 68 2.6%
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XLU FAQ
What is XLU?
XLU is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR, an exchange-traded fund managed by SPDR (State Street). It tracks the Utilities Select Sector Index and holds 31 Utilities securities with an expense ratio of 0.09%.
What is the expense ratio of XLU?
XLU charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%, which means you pay $9.00 per year for every $10,000 invested. This fee is deducted automatically from the fund's returns.
Does XLU pay dividends?
Yes, XLU pays a 2.8% dividend yield, distributed quarterly. On a $10,000 investment, that works out to approximately $280.00 per year in dividend income.
What are the alternatives to XLU?
Other utilities ETFs include VPU. Each offers different expense ratios, weighting methodologies, and number of holdings. Compare them in the ETF comparison table above to find the best fit for your portfolio.
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Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM ET